BPI score piracy victory

A Leeds man was arrested on Tuesday following a joint raid by Trading Standards and Police Officers following a BPI investigation into the sale and distribution of illegal MP3 CD-R compilations via a website. Over 500 counterfeit CD-Rs were seized in the raid, together with a computer system and CD writers. The suspect was released on police bail to face possible charges under the 1994 Trademarks Act, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment. David Martin, the BPI’s Director of Anti-Piracy stated, "My thanks go once again to the enforcement agencies in West Yorkshire for their support. Yet again we have seen an illegal factory run by someone who believes they will never be caught - if you are selling illegal music online you risk being caught and prosecuted."